Join a marine turtle conservation project in Zanzibar, specifically in Makunduchi. Your role helps provide turtles with a safe environment, allowing them to reach adulthood before being released into the ocean each year. Your contribution to this project can take many forms, such as monitoring water quality, maintaining nets for juveniles, and much more!
The marine turtle conservation program in Makunduchi, Zanzibar, aims to protect these endangered species. This program is dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured turtles to release them back into their natural habitat. Participants will work closely with local conservation teams to clean turtle habitats, monitor hatchlings, and raise community awareness about marine conservation.
You will also have the opportunity to explore Zanzibar’s stunning beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and rich cultural heritage.
You will work alongside the local team on-site to ensure the smooth operation of the center and the well-being of the turtles.
On your first day, you will attend an orientation session with the local team, where you will be introduced to the facilities, other volunteers, and the schedule for the coming days. You will also explore Makunduchi to locate shops, ATMs, and other key points of interest near your accommodation.
For the rest of the week, the program continues with various activities focused on turtle conservation, environmental protection, and the smooth operation of the center.
This program is available all year-round. Arrival every Sunday at the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport ZNZ).
Duration during the week | Budget total mission |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 1500 € |
3 weeks | 2050 € |
4 weeks | 2600 € |
5 weeks | 3175 € |
6 weeks | 3750 € |
8 weeks | 5000 € |
10 weeks | 6250 € |
12 weeks | 7500 € |
Upon your arrival at the airport, we recommend purchasing a SIM card from a local shop to stay connected, as the volunteer house does not have Wi-Fi.
A local coordinator will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name and will take you to your accommodation.
You will stay in a shared accommodation with other volunteers in Makunduchi, a peaceful town located in southeastern Zanzibar. The accommodation is close to the coast. A short 5-minute bike ride will take you to the village of Makunduchi, where you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture.
Rooms are shared between 2 to 4 volunteers (same gender). There are 2 bathrooms with hot water. A quick reminder: tap water is not drinkable!
All essential amenities are located near the accommodation.
All meals are included (3 per day). Traditional meals will be served at this accommodation, including local dishes such as wali (rice), ugali (corn porridge), nyama choma (grilled meat), mshikaki (marinated beef skewers), samaki (fish), pilau (spiced rice), biryani, and ndizi-nyama (plantains with meat). Once a week, all participants collaborate to plan the weekly menu together.
